Commentary: the contemporary musha training for British kenshi project

Maesaka, Shigeki, Kodato, Marina and Takanami, Muneto 2025. Commentary: the contemporary musha training for British kenshi project. Martial Arts Studies (17) , pp. 11-15. 10.18573/mas.229

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Abstract

This commentary paper explores the impact of international exchange through kendo using a case study, the Contemporary Musha Training for British Kenshi project. The Contemporary Musha Training project seeks to foster intercultural understanding among kendo practitioners from Japan and the United Kingdom as part of international martial arts education. The initiative was established in 2023, initially founded on personal connections, and was formally institutionalised in 2024 through a partnership agreement between the British Kendo Association (BKA) and the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya (NIFS). This paper examines changes in participants’ cultural awareness, drawing upon qualitative data gathered through joint training sessions and cultural exchange programmes between BKA and NIFS. By doing so, it aims to elucidate the academic significance of international cultural exchange through kendo.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure
Publisher:	Cardiff University Press
ISSN:	2057-5696
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	17 June 2025
Date of Acceptance:	26 April 2025
Last Modified:	24 Jun 2025 08:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/179104

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